COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Learn more about the Master of Education in Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development
About the Program
The interdisciplinary MEd program in Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development is led by faculty trained in education, psychology, human resource development, law, and other fields. Coursework is based in social science, industrial and organizational psychology, human resource development, and quantitative and qualitative research that develops students' skills in:
- diagnosing issues in organizations;
- developing and evaluating interventions;
- promoting individual, group, team, and organizational development;
- managing intra- and inter-individual and group communications, group decision making, and conflict management;
- building diverse and inclusive relationships at the individual, group, team, and organizational level; and
- conducting research and studies for and within work organizations and institutions of higher learning.
The goal of the program is to develop civic-minded individuals who understand organizational dynamics, theory, and workforce skills, and can support a wide array of organizations, including community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, work organizations through informed research. Classroom instruction and assignments draw on students' experience along with training in conceptual, theoretical, and methodological applications.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years
Campus Location: Main
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.
Interdisciplinary Study: The program has a strong interdisciplinary focus. In addition, the coursework concentrates on empowering and engaging all individuals in and out of formalized organizations, whether for-profit or nonprofit.
Areas of Specialization: The program features coursework in two areas:
- adult learning, training, and development, which concentrates on the design, development, and delivery of education and training programs for adult learners focusing on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and professional skill development;
- organizational change, development, and transformation, which includes developing assessment, planning, facilitation, and consulting skills to help teams and organizations design and implement change at the organizational and systems level.
Job Prospects: The MEd degree in Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development prepares students for applied positions focusing on learning, training and development within community-based organizations, educational institutions and work organizations.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students may take up to, but not more than, 9 credits of graduate study in the program before being admitted to the program. The credits transfer into the program, if the student is admitted. Students completing non-matriculated courses before being admitted to the program are NOT guaranteed admission.
Financing Opportunities: Financial support opportunities may include scholarships, tuition remission, and other financial aid such as grants, loans and federal work study.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1
Applicants should submit all required admissions documents by the application deadline to receive priority consideration for admission and financial support.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained to provide insight regarding the applicant's academic competence. References from college/university faculty are recommended.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
- PTE Academic: 53
Resume: Current resume required.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AOD 5301 | People-Centered Community Development | 3 |
| or AOD 5302 | Introduction to Mission-Driven Organizations: Theory and Practice | |
| AOD 5402 | Negotiating Conflict | 3 |
| AOD 5404 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| AOD 5524 | Sociocultural Dynamics | 3 |
| AOD 5403 | Facilitating Adult Learning | 3 |
| AOD 5535 | Organizational Assessment, Design and Strategy | 3 |
| or EDUC 5325 | Introduction to Statistics and Research | |
| EPSY 5551 | Introduction to Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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In consultation with their academic advisor, students select three approved graduate courses at the 5000 level or above as electives from any graduate programs with relevant content to the Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development program and student goals.
Accelerated Programs
Undergraduate students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The accelerated pathway for the Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development MEd is available to any qualified students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students pursuing the Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development BA or the Human Development and Community Engagement BS may satisfy some undergraduate requirements when completing this program.
Cohort Code: XMEDAOD
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.00
Graduate Courses Approved to Count for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EPSY 5551 | Introduction to Program Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| AOD 5404 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 2, 3 | 3 | |
| People-Centered Community Development | ||
| Introduction to Mission-Driven Organizations: Theory and Practice | ||
| Select one of the following: 4 | 3 | |
| Organizational Assessment, Design and Strategy | ||
| Introduction to Statistics and Research | ||
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EPSY 5551 will satisfy the requirement of HDCE 4333 for Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development (ALTOD) and for Human Development and Community Engagement (HDCE) majors.
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AOD 5302 will satisfy the requirement of AOD 4376 for the undergraduate ALTOD students. AOD 5301 will not fulfill the bachelor's degree requirement.
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AOD 5302 will satisfy the requirement of AOD 4376 for the undergraduate HDCE students in the Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship concentration. For all other concentrations, AOD 5301 or AOD 5302 may fulfill a free elective requirement.
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EDUC 5325 will satisfy the requirement of EPSY 2325 for the undergraduate ALTOD students and for the undergraduate HDCE students. AOD 5535 will not fulfill the bachelor's degree requirement.
Suggested Academic Plan
| Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics and Research 1 | ||
| Organizational Assessment, Design and Strategy | ||
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| People-Centered Community Development | ||
| Introduction to Mission-Driven Organizations: Theory and Practice 2 | ||
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPSY 5551 | Introduction to Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| AOD 5404 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Students in the ALTOD BA or in the HDCE BS with Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship concentration should take EDUC 5325 (see footnotes in course list).
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Students in the ALTOD BA or in the HDCE BS with Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship concentration should take AOD 5302 (see footnotes in course list).
Application: https://education.temple.edu/academics/accelerated-dual-degree-program-application
Contact Information
Armando Estrada, Program Coordinator for Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development MEd
armando.x.estrada@temple.edu
CEHD +1 Programs
plus1@temple.edu
Additional Information
Learn more about the +1 program in Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
Department Information:
Dept. of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies
College of Education and Human Development
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
215-204-0999
Submission Address for Application Materials:
Department Contacts:
Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies Department Chair:
Dr. Christopher W. McGinley
Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership